After spending more than 120 hours on research and chopping 23 pounds of produce with 22 cutting boards, we found the Prepworks cutting board is the best for most kitchens. The Prepworks doesn’t require any maintenance and resists warping, staining, and strong odors better than other plastic boards we tested. Its textured plastic makes slicing easier, and it has a better juice groove and handle than any other board we tested. Read More >

After testing nine new sprinklers and comparing notes with our 25-sprinkler test in 2013, the Gardena ZoomMaxx Oscillating Sprinkler is the best sprinkler for most people. It’s durable, adjustable, and no other sprinkler we tested has its uniquely versatile spray patterns and even coverage over a wide range of spaces. Read More >

* Bosch updated their Ascenta dishwasher line, which means there's a new version of our budget dishwasher pick. The company says the new model will run a few decibels quieter than the previous model, and we plan to test it ourselves when we can. [Best Dishwasher]

After a year spent researching 769 small trash cans (and no, that’s not a typo), and running a dozen standouts through a battery of tests, we found the best small trash cans are the simplehuman 10-Liter Profile Step Can for bathrooms, the Brighton Professional for offices, and the simplehuman in-cabinet for kitchens. These bins can fit tight spaces, resist denting and tipping, accept several types of bags, and look better than plastic buckets. Read More >

The Weber Spirit E-210 is the best gas grill for most people. Better-built and more durable than cheaper grills, the Spirit E-210 features a pair of convenient fold-out tables that expand your workspace, and it comes with arguably the best warranty on any grill under $500. Read More >

After more than 60 hours of research and a 24-hour ice-melt test with 15 coolers in the brutal California sunshine, we found the AO Canvas Series 24-Pack Soft Cooler is the best soft-sided cooler. With enough ice, its insulation keeps food and drinks cold for more than 24 hours, and it is as lightweight, sturdy, and easy to pack as coolers twice its price. Read More >

After spending more than 50 hours comparing and testing weeders on dandelions, garlic bulbs, and more, we found the Nejiri Gama Hoe is the best tool for most gardens. Sharp and compact, this tool digs into a much wider variety of plants than the competition. It's also the only model we tested that could handle weeds growing in pavement cracks. Read More >

We spent more than 25 hours researching and testing five scoops (after considering 40), to find the classic Zeroll scoop is the best ice cream scoop. Thanks to its heat-conducting core, it cuts into hard ice cream more cleanly than other scoops, and its shape produces gorgeous scoops from the densest of desserts. It’s also easy to clean and durable, and its simple design has remained virtually unchanged since it debuted 75 years ago. Read More >

* On Wednesday, July 15, Amazon plans to launch a one-day shopping event that it’s calling Prime Day. We’re expecting Amazon to announce a high volume of deals that day, but we’re applying the same maniacal level of deal scanning we do year round. We'll be covering the deals that are actually good over at Wirecutter in our Deals page.

After three months of researching doorway pull-up bars and eight hours of testing six top-rated models on nine different door frames, we found the Perfect Fitness Multi-Gym is the best for most people. It offers the best combination of price, ease of setup, and range of pull-up variations. Plus, it has the smallest footprint and accommodates the widest range of door frames. Read More >

After 25 hours of research and many more hours spent slathering sunscreen on our own bodies, we’ve determined the NO-AD Sport SPF 50 is the best sunscreen for most people. The NO-AD has all the features you need at a lower price than the competition: This water-resistant lotion offers broad-spectrum protection and has no added fragrance, and out of the 13 different products we tested, it was among the easiest sunscreens to apply. Read More >

After 85 hours of research, talking to professional ice cream makers and a food scientist, and testing 14 models, we found the $260 Whynter ICM-15LS is the best ice cream maker for most homes. The Whynter made smoother ice cream in a shorter amount of time than any other model we tested, was quieter than the rest, and the easiest to clean. Read More >

After researching dozens of popsicle molds, testing 26, and making 140 ice pops over the past 2 years, we’ve found Zoku Round Pop Molds are the best molds for most households. They make the most consistent pops of all the molds we tried, are more durable, and easier to use than the competition. Plus, they are the least messy to eat, thanks to unobtrusive drip guards on the sticks. Read More >

After juicing more than 53 pounds of citrus with 13 different juicers, we found the Proctor Silex Alex’s Lemonade Stand Citrus Juicer is the best OJ-producing machine for most homes. It produced as much (or more) juice as models 10 times its price. It’s also built better than the competition, and it has one of the best self-contained pitchers we’ve tested, with a pulp-control design that actually works. Read More >

After more than 100 hours of research and testing, we found that L.L.Bean’s 280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale Sheets are the best sheets for the third year in a row. The Pima Cotton Sheets are easy to maintain, durable, and better-constructed than the competition. Plus, they’re both soft and cool against the skin. Read More >

After 25 hours of research and testing eight salad spinners, we found that the OXO Good Grips is the best salad spinner for most people. Its simple design is sturdier and easier to use than any other model we tested, and its unique pump spinner is the easiest to operate. It’s also one of the most compact, though its plastic bowl is big enough for a large head of lettuce. Read More >

After 70 hours spent researching and testing home toolkits, we found that Home Depot’s $20 HDX 76-Piece Homeowner's Tool Set is the best for most homeowners. The compact HDX set features all the essentials at a lower price than competitors charge, and it omits the useless filler tools found in other kits. Plus, it has the best adjustable wrench out of all the kits we tested. Read More >

After spending over 20 hours of research and testing with a 10-person panel, we determined the $70 Specialized Echelon, available for men and women, is the best bike helmet for commuters. The Echelon was a near-unanimous favorite among testers, is more comfortable than the competition and is the most thoroughly-certified helmet we tested. Read More >

We spent 55 hours of research and testing, plus more than 100 hours using various vacuums in the past year, and we found the Hoover Air Cordless 2-in-1 BH52120 is the best cordless vacuum for most people. The $180 BH52130 is easy to maneuver, more powerful than any cordless vacuum under $200, and converts into an equally powerful handheld vacuum. Read More >

After close to 60 hours of research and nearly a week spent testing fans in an overheated house, we found the $60 Seville Classics UltraSlimLine 40” Tower Fan is the best fan for most people. The Seville is the most powerful fan we tested and the hardest to tip over, with a better remote control than the competition. Read More >

After spending 25 hours researching food processors and conducting nearly two years of long-term testing, we found the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor is the best food processor for most home cooks. The Cuisinart Custom is easy to use and clean, it’s more solidly built than the competition, and consistently chops, slices, and kneads better than any model we’ve found under $300. Read More >

After 100 hours of researching laundry appliances and interviewing a half-dozen industry experts, we found the LG WM3570HWA washer and DLEX3570W dryer are the best for most people. This LG washer is very close to being the most water-efficient washer available, and the dryer is significantly quieter and easier to unload than other models we looked at. Plus, they’re stackable if you need them to be. Read More >

After 75 hours of research and testing 13 chef’s knives in our own kitchen, we found the best chef’s knife for most home cooks. The MAC MTH-80 8-inch Chef’s Knife with Dimples is the sharpest, most durable, and comfortable model we tested. Not only was the MAC much sharper than its competition, but its high-carbon blade will keep it sharp for longer than any other knife in its price range. Read More >

* We've seen some reports of the head of our favorite Casabella indoor broom spinning forever when people try to screw it on. We tracked down a broom with this problem and initiated a return through customer service, and had a great experience. Casabella shipped us a whole new broom--that works perfectly--free of charge. If you're experiencing this problem, please reach out to Casabella at 800-841-4140 or info@casabella.com. [Best Broom, Mop, and Dustpan]

We’ve considered at least 200 grills since we first published this guide, and after evaluating the 46 new products released this year, we recommend the $150 22ʺ Weber Original Kettle Premium. This grill is technically new for 2015, but it will feel familiar to anyone who has ever used (and loved) a model based on Weber’s decades-old kettle grill design. Weber recently updated its branding, and this grill is a nearly identical replacement for our previous pick, the 22.5ʺ Weber One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, which we’ve enjoyed testing over the two years since we first published this guide. This version isn’t expensive, complex, or even a top-of-the-line product, but it is built to last.
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After testing 39 pruners on a variety of both delicate and woody stems, we found that the Felco 2 Classic Manual is the best garden pruner for most people. The Felco 2 made cleaner, straighter cuts than almost every pruner we tested because its blades are sharper and its cutting action is smoother. Plus, it’s more durable and easier to maneuver than the competition. Read More >

* There’s nothing quite like a day in the sun, and with summer fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking of all the ways you can enjoy some time by the water. This year, we’ve put in another 200 hours of research and testing to bring you the best and most reliable gear for a fine summer day.